I really don't need the public's money. I'd like to have something on the internet with charitable donation optional, where anyone can download my music for free.

I went to a mixed school and I can't remember being bullied at school, ever. I was quite large, in those days. Usually, if you're going to be a bully, you'll pick on someone who is small. I didn't bully anybody, and I don't remember being bullied.

I've been coming to America since 1970, and it's like my second home, but I've never felt such a divided country, ever. I didn't think it would get to this point, and it breaks my heart.

It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again.

When I say I don't have to write pop songs anymore, there's no way I'm going to get on the radio at 60 years of age unless I'm doing a duet with [Lady] Gaga or I was on All of the Lights, which was a Kanye West record that managed to get on the radio.

Cocaine made me talk forever. The most nonsensical rubbish that you could ever think of.

I have a lot of money stashed away, but I do live my life from day to day.